[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E664]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF ROBIN BATTERSHELL

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 16, 2018

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
career of devoted educator Robin Battershell as she retires after 
nearly four decades of incredible service. With her ``can-do'' spirit 
and high-minded vision, she has made Central Texas a model for 
innovative, child-focused education.
  A native of Robinson, Texas, Robin's resume tells the story of a life 
devoted to education, starting as a third grade teacher in Houston and 
culminating with stints as superintendent of both Salado and Temple 
Independent School Districts. The hallmark of Robin's career is her 
unwavering devotion to prioritizing children in education. ``If you 
didn't think about a particular child today, then you have lost the 
reason you entered education in the first place,'' Robin says, noting 
it is the job of educators to determine ``where the child needs to go, 
and do everything in our power to help the child . . .''
  As a wife and mother of three, Robin's commitment to her community 
doesn't stop when the school bell rings at the end of the day. She 
teaches at both the University of Mary Hardin Baylor and Texas A&M 
University Central Texas as well as serves on the Board for the Temple 
Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Central Texas. Her generous 
activism speaks to the very best values of our nation.
  Robin Battershell's retirement is the richly-deserved beginning of an 
exciting journey. I salute her work and commitment to ensuring the 
children of our beloved home state receive the education they deserve. 
I join her colleagues, family, and friends in honoring her career and 
wishing her nothing but the best in the years ahead.

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